c.
After all the fuel has drained, tighten the drain screw securely and
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
d.
Remove the sediment cup, and empty it and reinstall.
3.
Change the engine oil (see page
4.
Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine
oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to
distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
5.
Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the
piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake
and exhaust valves are closed. Storing the engine in this position
will help to protect it from internal corrosion.
6.
Remove the battery maintenance cover and disconnect the battery
negative ( ) terminal (see pages
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negative terminal with vinyl tape.
Once a month, recharge the battery.
7.
Store the generator in clean area.
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